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Researchers Reveal Mystery Of Bacterial Magnetism
Scientists at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) and Purdue University have shed light on one of microbiology's most fascinating mysteries -- why some bacteria are naturally magnetic. Their description of how being magnetic "helps"the bacteria is reported the Biophysical Journal. I Want You ... Badly: A Complete Guide to Uncle Sam's Recruiting Incen
This November 2007 feature provides a chart of U.S. Army recruiting and retention programs, such as enlistment and deferred enlistment bonuses, money for college, student-loan repayment, and retention bonuses. Includes target audiences and descriptions of the programs with links to further information. From the online magazine Slate. Study Identifies Protein's Role In Cell Division; May Offer New Knowle
Scientists at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have identified a molecular protein's critical role in cell division and growth. The findings may offer new knowledge into the molecular mechanisms involved in tumor growth. Understanding Biological Foundation Of Human Behavior Critical To Impr
Laws and public policy will often miss their mark until they incorporate an understanding of why, biologically, humans behave as they do, scholars from Vanderbilt and Yale universities argue in the March issue of Columbia Law Review. Mercury Pollution Threatens Health Worldwide, Scientists Say
Mercury pollution can threaten the health of people, fish, and wildlife everywhere, from industrial sites to remote corners of the planet, but reducing mercury use and emissions would lessen those threats, according to a declaration ratified today at an international conference on mercury pollution. Luminescent Sensor Looks For Signs Of Disease
Scientists at Cardiff University have developed a bright idea for detecting zinc in the body with implications for illnesses such as cancer, diabetes and Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's: High Stress And Genetic Risk Factor Lead To Increased Mem
High stress levels may contribute to memory loss among people at risk for developing Alzheimer's disease. The å4 variant of the apolipoprotein E (APOE) gene contributes to the risk for memory loss related to Alzheimer's disease. Similarly, high circulating levels of cortisol, associated with high stress levels, also impairs memory. Natural Climate Changes Can Intensify Hurricanes More Efficiently Than
Natural climate variations, which tend to involve localized changes in sea surface temperature, may have a larger effect on hurricane activity than the more uniform patterns of global warming. In the debate over the effect of global warming on hurricanes, it is generally assumed that warmer oceans provide a more favorable environment for hurricane development and intensification. However, several other factors, such as atmospheric temperature and moisture, also come into play. Net Traffic Computers Attacked
Three of the 13 computers used to manage global internet traffic are hit overnight. It's one of the biggest attacks since 2002. By the Associated Press. God Jul! [Merry Christmas!]
This page contains an overview of Christmas activities in Sweden, including Advent, St. Lucia's Day (the oldest daughter wears a wreath and candles on her head while serving saffron buns and coffee), Christmas Eve (children set out porridge for the Jultomten, the Christmas gnome, who leaves them presents), Christmas Day, and St. Stephen's Day (for the patron saint of animals). Includes directions for making a St. Lucia wreath.
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